lilys...... although my mum hates them when I have some, she says thay … lilys...... although my mum hates them when I have some, she says thay are funeral flowers

mmm,I think quite a lot of people link lilies with death dont they?

10th Nov 2010

bitseylango

lilys...... although my mum hates them when I have some, she says thay … lilys...... although my mum hates them when I have some, she says thay are funeral flowers

ah thats the other i know, i know that so not to send to anyone incase offence is taken

10th Nov 2010

definatley NOT lillies! funeral flowers and the pollen stains. oh and because im allergic to them

10th Nov 2010

def carnations and roses

10th Nov 2010

I prefer getting a real nice plant now when sending something - its something that will last and you can get some gorgeous ones.

Flowers - hate carnations and daisies. But when you receive a bouquet it really is the thought that counts!! Its so lovely to receive something like this as just shows that person appreciates you

10th Nov 2010

my mum said tulips

10th Nov 2010

I love lillies - love the strong scent and yes they are used at funerals - but also at weddings too!

10th Nov 2010

farhadmaster

my mum said tulips

Unfortunately they wither/die so quickly

Edited by: "bossyboots" 10th Nov 2010

10th Nov 2010

get her a classic selection from the petrol garage

Original Poster10th Nov 2010

numptyj

get her a classic selection from the petrol garage

mmm-a man after my own heart!

10th Nov 2010

bossyboots

I love lillies - love the strong scent and yes they are used at funerals … I love lillies - love the strong scent and yes they are used at funerals - but also at weddings too!

ah i love lillies but never send as im afraid they would offend

10th Nov 2010

I like roses , also lilys but as other people have suggested a lot of people dont like lilys , i would go with a nice selection of various colourful ones to be safe tbh

10th Nov 2010

I think a nice selection would be a good choice.Bit of everything in them usually roses lilys carnations.Can't go wrong with that.

10th Nov 2010

just get her one massive assorted bouquet

10th Nov 2010

Cala lillies are beautiful, my absolute favourite, I had them for my wedding

10th Nov 2010

Gerbas, colourful & longlasting,

Tulips are pretty and tend to cheer you up

My nan hated lillies, i dont like the smell of them plus the yellow/brown bud bits get everywhere and stain

Roses die quickly, and tend to look tatty in general

Carnations i find are too cheap looking

why not ask the florist to put a few diferent flowers in?

Edited by: "skellysgirl" 10th Nov 2010

Original Poster10th Nov 2010

thanks for all suggestions

10th Nov 2010

I don't know if you can get at this time of year but i bought the wifey a huge bunch of sunflowers a couple of months back and they were beautiful.

10th Nov 2010

Sadly there are very few flowers that have any scent anymore. Recently bought myself small buch of fresias, no smell unless you had your nose in them. Only a few years ago a small bunch would scent a whole room.

So now we buy purely for the visual efffect because there is no longer any fragrance to fresh flowers.

I hate carnations but love lillies.

At the end of the day, if anyone SURPRISED me, even with a bunch of weeds then I would love it.

So, is that what matters, the unexpected gift ?

10th Nov 2010

Birds of paradise are my faves

10th Nov 2010

I think M & S do lovely arrangements.Go in there and choose some that YOU like to give her.

10th Nov 2010

Go to your local florist and ask her to make up a bouquet - state what you want to spend - in your sis in law's favourite colour.

If they are any good, they will use the best freshest flowers and foliage - the actual varieties of flowers aren't very important, but chrysants are good at this time of year and last for ages.

11th Nov 2010

At the risk of outcry and dissing the 'local' retailer which is not my intentionI would get a nice mixed bunch from a supermarket - In my experience they last longer that the florists as the turnover is faster - I think they all have a guaranteed lastability date and there is a good selection. Even reduced ones from waitrose garage when they go down to 10p a bunch last ages.My ex used to buy me roses from the florist but they go over sooooo quickly and are hugely expensive -however that was a long time ago as no one buys me anything anymore :"(